Elementor #1042

     How to choose tatami in the living room

         Choosing a living room tatami mat requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors such as material, function, size, and style. The following is a detailed purchase guide to help you make a more appropriate choice: 

— ### ** ————-. Material selection (core factor)——————

** 1. ** Mating material ** – ** Rush tatami **: – Natural rush is woven, breathable and hygroscopic, cool in summer, and has a faint grass fragrance. 

– ** Disadvantages **: It is easy to get damp and mold (use with caution in humid areas in the south), needs to be dried regularly, and has poor durability (needs to be replaced in 2-3 years). 

– ** Paper mat tatami **(washi/imitation rattan paper): – Strong waterproof and antifouling properties, suitable for families with children or pets, and easy to clean (just wipe with a damp cloth). –

 ** Disadvantages **: Slightly poor breathability and hard touch. – ** Non-woven fabric/cotton and linen blend **: – Modern style, soft and skin-friendly, suitable for barefoot stepping, with various colors and patterns. 

– ** Disadvantages **: Average wear resistance and easy to pilling after long-term use. 

2. ** Filling layer material ** 

– ** Straw core **: Traditional filling has good air permeability, but is prone to insects and moisture (requires a dry environment). –

 ** Non-woven fabric core **: moisture-proof and insect resistant, light and environmentally friendly, suitable for floor heating rooms. 

– ** Coconut palm core **: High hardness, good support, natural material but may contain glue (choose high-temperature pressing to be more environmentally friendly). – ** Foam/EVA core **: Light and soft elastic, suitable for children’s areas, but poor breathability. 

— ### ** ———————————- Thickness and size ——————————————-**

 1. ** Thickness ** – **3-5cm**: Suitable for direct floor laying, comfortable to sit and lie, and can be used with floor heating. – **5-10cm**: It needs to be matched with a platform or storage box, suitable for long-term sitting and sleeping (such as tea room, leisure area). – **>10cm**: Similar to a mattress, suitable for double use as a guest bedroom. 

2. ** size ** – Measure the living room area in advance, common size: – Standard rectangles (90×180cm, 90×90cm) can be spliced freely. – Customized size: Accurate drawings are required for deformed spaces (note to leave 5-10cm expansion joints at the edges). — ### 

** . ————————————————Functional requirements—————————— ** 

1. ** Moisture and mildew ** – Choose moisture-proof materials (such as non-woven fabric core + paper mat) in humid areas in the south, and a moisture-proof pad can be added to the bottom. – Avoid straw cores (easy to crack) for floor heating households and choose coconut palm or non-woven cores. 

2. ** Cleaning and maintenance ** – Some pets/children choose a waterproof surface layer (such as PVC coated surface), and the stains will be cleaned with a wipe. – Rushing mats need to avoid exposure to the sun and wipe them with a dry cloth + white vinegar every month to prevent mildew. 

3. ** Storage needs ** – When paired with a lifting platform or box-type tatami, the mat needs to be light (such as foam core) for easy lifting. — 

###**——————————————— Style and Color————————————— ** 

1. ** Japanese primary colors **: Light yellow rush color + wooden frame, suitable for silent wind and log wind. 

2. ** Modern simplicity **: Gray, rice white non-woven mat, paired with minimalist furniture. 

3. ** Custom patterns **: Cartoon prints can be used in children’s rooms and geometric textures can be used in living rooms.

 — ### ** —————————————– Accessories and details ———————————** 

1. ** Edging process ** – Fabric edging: soft and anti-bump, suitable for families. – PVC hard edge: Durable but poor to the touch, suitable for commercial use. 

2. ** Fixed method ** – Non-slip sole: Silicone particle sole or non-slip cloth to avoid shifting. – Velcro/strap: Secure on the floor or floor mat. —

 ### **——————————- Brand and price reference ————————————

** – ** Affordable model **(200-500 yuan/㎡): Domestic non-woven fabric core + cotton and linen flour, suitable for limited budget. – 

** Mid-to-high-end models **(500- 1,000 yuan/㎡): Japanese imported rush + coconut palm core, natural and environmentally friendly. –

 ** Customized model **(1000 yuan +/㎡): Special size, pattern or functionality (such as antibacterial coating). —

 #### ** ———————————- Guide to Avoiding Pit ——————————————** 

1. ** Avoid low-cost and inferior filling **: Some coconut palm cores are bonded with glue, and the formaldehyde exceeds the standard, so the “high temperature hot pressing” process is chosen. 

2. ** Floor heating compatibility test **: Before purchasing, confirm that the filling layer is resistant to high temperatures (non-woven core is the best). 

3. ** Trial sitting experience **: Trial sitting in offline stores to check resilience and edge support (sitting without collapsing). —

 ###**———————————— Summary suggestions—————————–

 ** – ** Small-sized living room **: Choose a 5cm thick nonwoven fabric core + paper mat, which is light and moisture-proof, and can be used with a lifting table for multiple functions. –

 ** Home with floor heating **: 3cm coconut palm core + cotton and linen surface, which has good heat dissipation and is not easy to deform. – 

** Beauty Party **: Rush mat + rattan edging, paired with green plants and low tables to create a Japanese atmosphere. Only by weighing materials and functions according to actual needs, giving priority to environmental protection and durability can we choose the most suitable tatami mat!